30/08/2026
7 Local Clubs For Byron’s Bookworms, Makers & Curious Minds
Chess nights, writing clubs, book meet-ups, knitting circles and pottery crews, there are plenty of ways to find your people around the Northern Rivers beyond the usual night out.
1. Bangalow Chess
A free weekly chess community running across three Northern Rivers venues. Play Tuesday at Bangalow Hotel, Wednesday at The Rails in Byron Bay or Thursday at Bacco in Mullumbimby, with all skill levels welcome. You can come casually or get involved in the competition side of things. Find them at Bangalow Chess
2. Write Club Byron Bay
A writing community for lovers of poetry and prose, meeting every Tuesday from 6–8pm at Old Maids in Brunswick Heads. The premise is simple: come together, eat, drink and write. Find them at Write Club Byron Bay
3. Banksia Book Club
A Northern Rivers book club designed to fit around real life, with regular social meet-ups for people who want to read more and connect with other book lovers. Each month centres around a new read, with gatherings that feel relaxed and social rather than overly formal. Find them at Banksia Book Club
4. Knit Club Byron Bay
Learn to knit or bring along something you’re already working on at this relaxed weekly gathering at the Roadhouse. It runs Fridays from 3–4:30pm and is pay by donation. Find them at Knit Club Byron Bay
5. Slug Tooth
A local creative project bringing people together around making, writing and other creative pursuits. Keep an eye on SLUG TOOTH for upcoming gatherings and projects.
6. Home Makers Club
A Byron creative space running hands-on workshops and social making sessions, from life drawing to craft. Home Makers Club Studio
7. Murwillumbah Potters Club
A longstanding local pottery community working across wheel-thrown and handmade ceramics from its home on Fernvale Road. The club also hosts workshops, pottery fairs and other community events. Find them at Murwillumbah Potters Club.
Know another local book club, pottery crew, sewing circle, drawing group, craft night or wonderfully niche club? Tag them below, we know there are more out there.